C-Reactive Protein High Sensitivity (hsCRP)
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C-Reactive Protein High Sensitivity (hsCRP), Serum/Plasma
Test ID: CRPHS
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Method
Immunoturbidimetry
Platform
Beckman
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (Li Heparin or EDTA)
Clinical Utility
CRP is a nonspecific marker of inflammation and a variety of conditions other than atherosclerosis may cause elevated levels. Estimations of inflammation should be based on the changes in CRP values from multiple measurements and used in conjunction with the values of other cardiac risk indicators. This high sensitivity assay may be used to evaluate cardiac risk.
Test Location
St. Joseph's Hospital, 30 The Queensway, Toronto ON M6R 1B5
Test Version
12-Sep-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (Li Heparin or EDTA)
Collection Containers
Preferred
Green top (lithium heparin)
Acceptable
Red top (no additive); Lavender top (EDTA)
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | 2 days |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 60 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |
Test Version
12-Sep-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Immunoturbidimetry
Platform
Beckman
Turnaround Time
3 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) | mg/L |
|
mg/dL x 10.0 | |
Test Location
St. Joseph's Hospital, 30 The Queensway, Toronto ON M6R 1B5
Test Version
12-Sep-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CRPHS | 8139hs-CRP | mg/L |
Test Version
12-Sep-2023